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2004-05-17
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  1. “I would like to conclude by mentioning that the Security Council can provide valuable support to initiatives aimed at negotiating an international legal instrument to identify and trace illicit small arms and light weapons, as well as to national and regional efforts to curb the proliferation and illicit trafficking of these weapons, and the Republic of Moldova will fully support these activities.”

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  2. “From this perspective, the Government of the Republic of Moldova considers it important that an international assessment be made to assess the stocks of armaments of the foreign troops stationed on our territory and of those belonging to the illegal paramilitary units from the eastern districts of the Republic of Moldova. Foreign troops stationed without the consent of the host State are subject to complete and unconditional withdrawal, in accordance with international commitments.”

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  3. “The close cooperation of the Governments of the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine, with the assistance of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe and the European Union, will substantially contribute to the prevention and elimination of illicit trafficking and will facilitate the identification of an appropriate solution for this problem. The presence of large, unaccounted stockpiles of foreign weapons and munitions in the eastern part of the Republic of Moldova complicates the efforts to solve the political conflict and is particularly risky because of the constant danger that they may be stolen for use by the separatist paramilitaries or sold off along with illegally produced armaments.”

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  4. “Those weapons end up in the possession of criminals, extremists and terrorists, thereby exacerbating problems for law-enforcement agencies, fuelling corruption and cross-border smuggling, helping to finance criminal networks and diminishing the international efforts to combat terrorism and transnational organized crime. Due to the lack of control by the constitutional authorities over the Transdniestr segment of the border between Moldova and Ukraine, there are no guarantees that the illegally produced or trafficked armaments are not reaching other conflict zones. Furthermore, small arms trafficked from this region often lack serial numbers, which makes them ideal for organized criminals and terrorist networks.”

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  5. “And while some conflicts - with the active involvement of the international community, and primarily due to the efforts of this body - were solved and affected countries returned to the path of development and prosperity, others are still making enormous efforts to resolve difficult situations that are aggravated by the presence of huge amounts of weapons. Regretfully, the unresolved conflict in the eastern regions of Moldova, which are controlled by a separatist regime, continues to pose a serious threat to the security, sovereignty and territorial integrity of my country, as well as to the stability of the whole region. That region remains an area of illegal production of different types of light weapons and trafficking in small arms.”

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  6. “The Republic of Moldova has developed an export control system that is largely compatible with European standards, and it has aligned itself with other efforts made at the regional and subregional level to establish mechanisms to prevent, combat and eradicate the illicit trade in small arms. Small arms, light weapons and landmines were identified as the primary weapons in most civil wars in the 1990s, and those arms are still one of the main causes of human suffering throughout the world.”

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  7. “The Panel's recommendation on the acceleration and conclusion of legally binding agreements on the marking and tracing, as well as the brokering and transfer, of small arms and light weapons is echoed by Recommendation 1 of the Secretary General's report, and we hope that upcoming events, such as the meeting on the Programme of Action and the 2006 Review Conference, will be marked by tangible results. The Moldovan Government is strongly committed to the implementation of the Programme of Action and is undertaking all the necessary efforts in this respect.”

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  8. “The Republic of Moldova also welcomes the report of the Secretary-General in document S/2005/69 on the ways and means in which the Security Council could contribute to dealing with the question of the illicit trade in small arms and light weapons. The report continues the tendency of critical analysis of the situation, acknowledging the significant progress achieved in various fields of concern and underscoring a series of actions that the Council and the General Assembly may take on the issue of small arms and light weapons. My delegation shares the conclusion of the High- level Panel on Threats, Challenges and Change that much more needs to be done in the area of arms control and disarmament regimes, particularly in relation to the proliferation of small arms and light weapons.”

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  9. “I would like to begin by congratulating you, Mr. President, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for the current month, and for presiding over this important debate. We are also thankful to Mr. Nobuyasu Abe, Under-Secretary-General for Disarmament Affairs, for his comprehensive presentation. The Programme of Action adopted at the 2001 United Nations Conference on the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects emphasized the multidimensional nature of this issue and the real threat that the illicit trade in these weapons poses to the security of Member States and entire regions. We welcome the Security Council's continuing consideration of the issues related to the illicit trade in small arms and light weapons.”

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  10. “As previous speakers have mentioned, in less than two weeks we will observe the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers. Paying tribute to those who served and continue to serve with dedication and courage in United Nations peacekeeping operations, we must do our utmost to ensure their safe return to their families and home countries.”

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  11. “The national authorities are undertaking the necessary steps, with a view to proper training and providing logistics for the national peacekeeping contingent. In the forthcoming period, the Republic of Moldova will consider strengthening its contribution to United Nations peacekeeping by concluding a memorandum of understanding and providing national troops in accordance with its pledges to UNSAS. In conclusion, I would like to touch upon the question of safety and security of United Nations personnel, which should be addressed as an absolute priority. The United Nations has to enhance its efforts to review its systems and procedures for safety and security, both at Headquarters and in the field, and must develop better capacities to prevent and manage threats by improving mechanisms for gathering information in the field.”

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  12. “Despite the fact that my country's ability to contribute effectively to peacekeeping operations is often impeded by financial constraints and shortfalls in training capabilities and equipment, the Government of the Republic of Moldova is willing to provide its full support, in political, human and logistical terms, to United Nations peacekeeping operations. Here, I wish to inform the members of the Security Council that Moldova, as an emerging troop- contributing country, is currently a participant in United Nations peacekeeping efforts, with military observers and staff officers in the United Nations missions in Liberia and C6te d'Ivoire. Military officers are also taking part in various peacekeeping missions within regional arrangements.”

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  13. “We support further development of standardized training modules, and we welcome the Department's steady efforts to develop a new process for recognition of United Nations training courses delivered by representatives of experienced troop-contributing countries, as well as the measures to establish new peacekeeping training centres. I would like to emphasize the continuing commitment of the Republic of Moldova to United Nations peacekeeping as an important instrument for the maintenance of international peace and security.”

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  14. “In that regard, we commend the efforts of DPKO to strengthen United Nations operational peacekeeping capacities in the fields of integrated planning, rapid deployment, coherent command and control, as well as the considerable advancement made in strengthening the United Nations Standby Arrangements System (UNSAS). The expected increase in the number of deployed peacekeepers will require from troop-contributing countries well equipped and properly trained units. In that respect, we note the significant achievements of DPKO in the area of training and would encourage it to continue the practice of providing timely information to potential troop-contributing countries on future training sessions and wide dissemination of materials on lessons learned and best practices.”

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  15. “Meeting these multiple challenges requires not only greater resources in personnel, logistics or finances, but also enhanced operational effectiveness and efficiency through constant improvement of the planning, the organization and the management of United Nations peacekeeping operations. In that regard, we appreciate the actions undertaken by the Secretariat in order to improve its capabilities in the field of peacekeeping and to enhance the effectiveness and the timeliness of its peacekeeping operations. With the increasing demand for peacekeeping operations, we need to ensure that the Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO) carries out its heavy responsibilities efficiently and that available peacekeeping resources are used in the most beneficial manner possible.”

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  16. “At the same time, with the recent surge in demand for peacekeeping operations, we foresee the need to review the effectiveness and efficiency of the entire United Nations peacekeeping system. The Republic of Moldova fully shares the assessment of the challenges identified by the Secretary-General in his remarks today and in his recent report to the Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations. We find the questions formulated in the President's non-paper for this open debate to be of the utmost importance, and we look forward to cooperating in identifying adequate solutions to those challenges. Peacekeeping operations have now become more complex and multidimensional.”

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  17. “At the outset, I would like to congratulate you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for the current month and to express our appreciation for your skilful guidance of the Council's work. Like previous delegations, we commend the efforts of the Pakistani presidency in convening this open debate on peacekeeping operations, and we share its position on the need to evaluate the strategic direction of peacekeeping operations and future trends. The landmark documents in the area of peacekeeping - such as the 1992 Agenda for Peace and the 2000 Brahimi report - highlighted the significant importance of peacekeeping and assessed the existing system, providing specific recommendations on the political, strategic and operational levels of peacekeeping operations.”

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